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Updated: Oct 6, 2009

Washington, DC Nonproliferation Internships

The Washington, DC, office of the Monterey Institute's James Martin Center for Nonproliferation Studies (CNS-DC) is offering four- to five-month internships for individuals seeking professional experience and on-the-job training with the country's largest organization dedicated exclusively to education and analysis on limiting the spread of weapons of mass destruction (WMD) and advanced delivery systems.

Interns will be working alongside experts on nonproliferation, arms control, and regional security affairs, while sharpening their knowledge of the field and improving their research and writing skills. The internship program also provides the opportunity to learn how non-governmental organizations impact national and international foreign policy-making. Expectations for interns are high and successful applicants will have the opportunity to publish independent research through CNS publications and other outlets.

CNS-DC Internship Project Areas
The internship does not require specialized expertise in the nonproliferation field, but candidates should be highly motivated, have the ability to work independently, and be interested in and knowledgeable about foreign affairs. Unless otherwise indicated, for the upcoming internship cycle, CNS-DC is looking for individuals with an interest and/or background in chemical and biological weapons (BCW) technology and policy or in nuclear weapons (NW) and missile nonproliferation and arms control issues. Interns will work directly with projects' senior staff and research associates. In your Application Form (see below) we ask that you please specify what project area you would be more interested in (BCW or NW).

Duties

CNS-DC internships are primarily focused on substantive assignments, but will include administrative support duties, as needed. Intern tasks may include:

• Original research and drafting of articles and reports;
• Proofreading, editing, tracking down of sources, endnotes;
• Attending and providing written summaries of relevant meetings and events occurring in all branches of the U.S. government and foreign embassies;
• Monitoring and tracking of news and developments in specific program areas;
• Helping plan and execute CNS and CNS-DC events and meetings;
• Helping manage CNS-DC office internet outreach, including Twitter account.
• Administrative office duties, contributing to the understanding of how a non-governmental organization operates.

Throughout the internship, participants are encouraged to attend congressional hearings, meetings, seminars, and workshops relevant to their assignments and professional aspirations. Interns are also encouraged to work on an independent research project for potential publication on the CNS website.

Dates and Duration

CNS-DC accepts both full-time (37.5 hours/week) and part time (20 hours per week) interns. Unless otherwise indicated, the timeframe and deadlines for the internships are as follows (starting and end dates are negotiable as is the length of the internship):

Term	Time	Application Deadline
Summer	June-September	15 March
Fall	September-December	15 July
Spring	January-May	15 November

When applying, please indicate in the Application Form what internship cycle you are applying for. Applications are considered year-round and prospective interns will receive notice via email whether they have been selected for an interview approximately 2-3 weeks after the application deadline. Prospective interns will be interviewed over the phone or when possible in person. Due to the high volume of applications only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

To Apply

Email the below application materials to johan.bergenas@miis.edu in the requested format. The subject line of the email should read [Last Name, CNSDC internship]. You can also mail your complete application to:

Johan Bergenas
Attn: Internship
Monterey Institute of International Studies
1400 K Street, NW, Suite 450
Washington, DC 20005 USA

Application packets must include [with document entitled as below, if sent electronically]:

1. The Application Form [Word format] [Last Name, Application Form]
2. A one page resume [Last Name, Resume]
3. A one page cover letter detailing your background and interest in the internship and the project area of your choice [Last Name, Cover Letter]
4. One letter of recommendation titled [Last Name, Letter of Recommendation] (you can also ask the recommender to send his/her letter directly to the address provided above (please make sure he/she meets the deadline)
5. An unofficial transcript titled [Last Name, Transcript]

No phone calls please. Direct your questions to johan.bergenas@miis.edu.

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